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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.88, 1,144.52 and 269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.88, 1,144.52 and 269.40 is: 404.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.88 : 1,144.52 = 269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.88/1,144.52 = 269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.88x = 1,144.52 × 269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.88x = 308,333.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,333.69/762.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.17

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